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MERCER SKATEPARK RELOCATION PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE I JUNE 22, 2017 MERCER SKATEPARK RELOCATION NW SKATEPARK OPEN HOUSE WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE #1 1 New Westminster Secondary School (NWSS) is being redeveloped and the existing Mercer Stadium skatepark needs to be relocated. As per the agreement with School District No. 40, it is expected that the skatepark lands will need to be vacated in the early Fall of 2017 to make way for the new school construction. Planning for the new skatepark is taking place in 3 phases throughout 2017. City staff will be using the feedback we get to shape and refine the project along the way. Once a fnal concept is generated, it will be presented to City Council for approval and we will aim to start construction in Spring 2018. At this open house you will have the opportunity to: Review what we have heard so far about ideas and priorities for a new skatepark; Learn about the three possible locations the City is considering for the new skatepark; and Share your comments about each possible location and the project overall. SHARE YOUR IDEAS PURPOSE To provide feedback, please review the materials presented here and then we welcome you to: 1 Speak to a project representative at a display panel; 2 Fill out a feedback form; or 3 Complete an online survey: www.newwestcity.ca/skatepark Thank you for taking the time to attend this open house! PHASE 2 PHASE 3 GATHERING IDEAS MAR-MAY 2017 EXPLORING EARLY CONCEPTS (JUN- SEP 2017) CONFIRMING A PREFERRED OPTION (OCT-DEC 2017) PHASE 1 The City of New Westminster is using this opportunity to work with skaters and the community to learn about their ideas, interests and considerations for a new skatepark and its location. City staff have studied suggested locations and developed a list of potential sites. EXISTING SKATEPARK AT MERCER sixth street

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NW SKATEPARK OPEN HOUSE

WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE #1

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New Westminster Secondary School (NWSS) is being redeveloped and the existing Mercer Stadium skatepark needs to be relocated. As per the agreement with School District No. 40, it is expected that the skatepark lands will need to be vacated in the early Fall of 2017 to make way for the new school construction.

Planning for the new skatepark is taking place in 3 phases throughout 2017. City staff will be using the feedback we get to shape and refine the project along the way. Once a fnal concept is generated, it will be presented to City Council for approval and we will aim to start construction in Spring 2018.

At this open house you will have the opportunity to:

Review what we have heard so far about ideas and priorities for a new skatepark; Learn about the three possible locations the City is considering for the new skatepark; and

Share your comments about each possible location and the project overall.

SHARE YOUR IDEAS

PURPOSE

To provide feedback, please review the materials presented here and then we welcome you to:

1 Speak to a project representative at a display panel;

2 Fill out a feedback form; or

3 Complete an online survey: www.newwestcity.ca/skatepark

Thank you for taking the time to attend this open house!

PHASE 2

PHASE 3

GATHERING IDEAS

MAR-MAY 2017

EXPLORING EARLY

CONCEPTS(JUN- SEP 2017)

CONFIRMING A PREFERRED OPTION

(OCT-DEC 2017)PHASE

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The City of New Westminster is using this opportunity to work with skaters and the community to learn about their ideas, interests and considerations for a new skatepark and its location. City staff have studied suggested locations and developed a list of potential sites.

EXISTING SKATEPARK AT MERCER

sixth street

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WHAT WE’VE HEARD SO FAR2ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

TYPE OF SKATE PARK

+ + ~ 45 participants ӹ From across the Lower Mainland ӹ Ages ranging from 9 to 45 ӹ Held 2 youth group chats (ages 11 to 15 and 16 to 25) ӹ Held 1 all ages group chat

~ 75 participants ӹ With prizes, a local pro, a DJ and giveaways ӹFeatured a consultation booth where participants filled out the survey on iPads and shared ideas for the new skatepark

Online Survey Responses

295 participants ӹ 47% New Westminster residents ӹ 5% New Westminster business owners ӹ 58% Skateboarders ӹ 10% Scooter/BMX/inline skate users ӹ 21% with children who participate in wheeled sports

Group Chats

Skateboard Competition

Online Survey

Benefits of one location ӹ One park is good for community spirit and atmosphere ӹ It brings a community together in one shared space ӹ Allows for a greater variety of options all in one spot ӹ It’s easy to use instead of travelling to different locations ӹ Skate spots tend to get boring fast ӹ You get more bang for your buck with one park

*Out of 295 survey responses

SUMMARYPossible Locations

Place

ӹ Safe for all users ӹ Accessible for all skill levels and ages ӹ A place for skateboarders, BMX, inline and scooter users ӹ A skatepark with good flow

Key Considerations

ӹ Accessible

ӹ Close to rapid transit

ӹ Central location

Features ӹ Bowls

ӹ Bank/grind ledges

ӹ Half pipes/quarter pipes

ӹ Queens Park/Glenbrooke North

ӹ Uptown/Brow of the Hill

ӹ Sapperton/Massey Victory Heights

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FEATURES

AMENITIES

PLACE

Mellow

A place for skateboarders, BMX and scooterriders

A place for all skill levels and ages

Everyone is welcome

Transit is close

Features flow well together

A safe place

Designers listen to the skateboarders

Easy to access

Everyone is welcome

Online Survey Responses

86% 84% 83%

Bowls Bank/Grind ledge

Half pipe/Quarter pipe

75%

51% 47% 45%71% 58%

Ramps

Freeform obstacles

Stairs & Rails

Perimeter track

Skateable art

Street art & Graffiti

Workshop Responses

ӹPlaces to get a drink of water ӹBenches, tables, etc. ӹLighting ӹStrong maintenance that makes the park safe and usable ӹShade from the sun

POTENTIAL LOCATIONS Access to transit is 100% the

most important consideration in

the location

Central location and

easy to get to

NEIGHBOURHOODCONSIDERATIONS

Close to schools

Put it near an existing

park

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CONSIDERING A LOCATION4

To determine a suitable location for the new skatepark, the City takes into consideration the following factors:

During Phase 1, staff began the skatepark site selection study by asking stakeholders and the public for suggested locations.

13 sites were evaluated againstthe site selection criteria and 3 sites were shortlisted for further feedback

For Phase 2, staff are presenting the 3 shortlisted sites and asking for further feedback from the public.

As part of Phase 2 consultation, staff will make a recommendation for a final location to present back to public during phase 3.

SITE SELECTION + EVALUATION

SITE SELECTION PROCESS

Sites suggested by participants during phase 1 (13)

Refined List of Potential Sites (3)

Feedback on refined list during

phase 2

Final siteselection

- City-owned land is preferred to avoid delays related to land acquisition

- Adequate space (existing skatepark is approx. 1,340 sq. m. or 14,500 sq. ft.)

- Relatively flat, without steep slopes

- Proximity to transit

- Visibility from nearby park, business or street

- Near to existing amenities (i.e. washrooms, drinking fountain, seating areas and park activities/ facilities)

- Fit within surrounding area (i.e. minimize noise for nearby residents and compatible with the character of the area)

- Does not displace other established park uses or groups of park users

- Does not displace green space or trees

- Can support the structural requirements of the skatepark

we are here

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6 SUGGESTED LOCATIONSThe following sites were suggested by participants during Phase 1

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These thirteen sites were suggested by participants during Phase 1 of the consultation process. Staff from the Parks & Recreation Department further evaluated these sites (as per the evaluation criteria listed on Board #4) and selected three sites to take forward to the public for further consideration. Ten of the thirteen sites were removed for further consideration for various reasons, such as:

A) Steep topography B) Eliminates green space and/or trees C) Displaces or negatively impacts an existing activity D) Site is not City-owned E) Structural constraints (i.e. site is on a raised deck, not on land)

2. SAPPERTON PARK

1. HUME PARK

3. WESTBURNCO

4. GLENBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL

5. QUEEN’S PARK - ARENEX SITE

8. WESTMINSTER PIER PARK

10. QUAYSIDE PARKING LOT

12. GRIMSTON PARK

7. MOODY PARK

9. UNDER THE PARKADE

11. PARKING LOT@ROYAL +11TH

13. CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS

6. FRASER RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

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SITE ATTRIBUTES:

QUEEN’S PARK6FORMER ARENEX SITE

- City-owned land

- Adequate space

- Relatively flat, without steep slopes

- Proximity to transit

- Visibility from nearby park, business or street

- Near to existing amenities (i.e. washrooms, drinking fountain, seating areas and park activities/ facilities)

- Fit within surrounding area (i.e. minimize noise for nearby residents and compatible with the character of the area)

- Does not displace other established park uses or groups of park users

- Does not displace green space or trees

- Can support the structural requirements of the skatepark

Scale 1:500

PHOTO OF THE SITE

Ideaspace

HUME PARK

SIMCOEPARK

MOODY PARK

RIVERSIDEPARK

NEW WESTMINSTERSECONDARY

SCHOOLMERCER

STADIUM GROUNDS

TIPPERARYPARKCITY

HALL

WESTMINSTER PIER PARK

ALBERT CRESPARK

NEW WESTMINSTER

LEGEND

GREAT STREETS

SKYTRAIN

AREA BOUNDARY

PARKS & OPEN SPACE

MAJOR ROADS

N

COLUMBIA ST

ROYAL AVE

SIXTH AVE

EIGHTH AVE

TENTH AVE

QUEENS AVE

FOURTH AVE

THOMPSONS LANDING

PARK

SAPPERTON PARK

WESTBURNCO TENNIS COURTS

QUEENSPARK

GLENBROOKERAVINE

PARK

TERRY HUGHES

PARK

PORT ROYALPARK

RED BOATPARK

OLD SCHOOLHOUSE

PARK

RYALLPARK

QUEENSBOROUGH LANDING

FIRE HALL

QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE

ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL

NEW WESTMINSTER SKYTRAIN STATION

COLUMBIA SKYTRAIN STATION

CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS

PARK

GRIMSTONPARK

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DETAIL PLAN- OPTION ‘A’LOCATED AT ARENEX SITE

KEY MAP

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8ATELL US WHAT YOU THINK6a

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS LOCATION?

WHAT CONCERNS DO YOU HAVE WITH THIS LOCATION?

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- City-owned land

- Adequate space

- Relatively flat, without steep slopes

- Proximity to transit

- Fit within surrounding area (i.e. minimize noise for nearby residents and compatible with the character of the area)

- Does not displace other established park uses or groups of park users

- Does not displace green space or trees

- Can support the structural requirements of the skatepark

SITE ATTRIBUTES:PHOTO OF THE SITE

Ideaspace

HUME PARK

SIMCOEPARK

MOODY PARK

RIVERSIDEPARK

NEW WESTMINSTERSECONDARY

SCHOOLMERCER

STADIUM GROUNDS

TIPPERARYPARKCITY

HALL

WESTMINSTER PIER PARK

ALBERT CRESPARK

NEW WESTMINSTER

LEGEND

GREAT STREETS

SKYTRAIN

AREA BOUNDARY

PARKS & OPEN SPACE

MAJOR ROADS

N

COLUMBIA ST

ROYAL AVE

SIXTH AVE

EIGHTH AVE

TENTH AVE

QUEENS AVE

FOURTH AVE

THOMPSONS LANDING

PARK

SAPPERTON PARK

WESTBURNCO TENNIS COURTS

QUEENSPARK

GLENBROOKERAVINE

PARK

TERRY HUGHES

PARK

PORT ROYALPARK

RED BOATPARK

OLD SCHOOLHOUSE

PARK

RYALLPARK

QUEENSBOROUGH LANDING

FIRE HALL

QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE

ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL

NEW WESTMINSTER SKYTRAIN STATION

COLUMBIA SKYTRAIN STATION

CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS

PARK

GRIMSTONPARK

DETAIL PLAN- OPTION ‘B’LOCATED UNDER THE PARKADE

KEY MAP

Scale 1:500

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9 THE PROPOSED LOCATIONSA8ATELL US WHAT YOU THINK7a

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS LOCATION?

WHAT CONCERNS DO YOU HAVE WITH THIS LOCATION?

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- City-owned land

- Adequate space

- Relatively flat, without steep slopes

- Proximity to transit

- Visibility from nearby park, business or street

- Fit within surrounding area (i.e. minimize noise for nearby residents and compatible with the character of the area)

- Does not displace other established park uses or groups of park users

- Can support the structural requirements of the skatepark

SITE ATTRIBUTES:PHOTO OF THE SITE

HUME PARK

SIMCOEPARK

MOODY PARK

RIVERSIDEPARK

NEW WESTMINSTERSECONDARY

SCHOOLMERCER

STADIUM GROUNDS

TIPPERARYPARKCITY

HALL

WESTMINSTER PIER PARK

ALBERT CRESPARK

NEW WESTMINSTER

LEGEND

GREAT STREETS

SKYTRAIN

AREA BOUNDARY

PARKS & OPEN SPACE

MAJOR ROADS

N

COLUMBIA ST

ROYAL AVE

SIXTH AVE

EIGHTH AVE

TENTH AVE

QUEENS AVE

FOURTH AVE

THOMPSONS LANDING

PARK

SAPPERTON PARK

WESTBURNCO TENNIS COURTS

QUEENSPARK

GLENBROOKERAVINE

PARK

TERRY HUGHES

PARK

PORT ROYALPARK

RED BOATPARK

OLD SCHOOLHOUSE

PARK

RYALLPARK

QUEENSBOROUGH LANDING

FIRE HALL

QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE

ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL

NEW WESTMINSTER SKYTRAIN STATION

COLUMBIA SKYTRAIN STATION

CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS

PARK

GRIMSTONPARK

DETAIL PLAN- OPTION ‘C’LOCATED AT HUME PARK

KEY MAP

Scale 1:500

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8a TELL US WHAT YOU THINK

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS LOCATION?

WHAT CONCERNS DO YOU HAVE WITH THIS LOCATION?

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9 NEXT STEPS

CONSTRUCTION

EXPLORING EARLY CONCEPTS

CONFIRMING A PREFERRED OPTION

GATHERINGIDEAS

PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3

SPRING 2018OCT - DEC 2017

JUNE - SEPT 2017

MARCH - MAY 2017

WE ARE HERE

Please take some time to review the material and let us know what you think of each of the proposed locaitons. Your feedback will be considered in determining the best location for the new skatepark. We also invite you to complete the questionnaire this evening or online on at www.newwestcity.ca/skatepark

After the survey results from Open House #1 are evaluated, City staff will further analyse the best location for skate park. A recommendation regarding a final preferred location will be presented to Council for endorsement, in principle, in Fall 2017.

A design-build consultant will be contracted this Summer to help facilitate the third and final phase of the consultation process in Fall 2017. This phase will include participatory design workshops and a public open house for feedback on the preferred location and design concept for the new skate facility. The final location and design will be presented to Council for endorsement in Winter 2018 and construction is scheduled for Spring 2018.

WE WANT YOUR INPUT!